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world-news1 year ago•3 min saved

American Travis Timmerman Rescued from Syrian Imprisonment by U.S. Military

Travis Timmerman, an American who was missing for months, was flown out of Syria by the U.S. military after being freed by rebel forces from a Syrian prison. Timmerman, who was on a pilgrimage to Damascus, was found wandering barefoot near Damascus. His release comes amid recent upheaval in Syria following the overthrow of Bashar al-Assad's government. Timmerman's family had lost contact with him after he traveled to Lebanon, and his release highlights ongoing efforts to locate other missing Americans in Syria.

via Forbes|

#imprisonment #rebel-forces #syria

world-news1 year ago•4 min saved

Aleppo's Transformation: From Ruins to Rebel Rule

Aleppo, once a major commercial hub in Syria, has become the first major city to fall to Islamist-led rebels, marking a significant shift in the Syrian civil war. The city, which was heavily damaged during intense battles between opposition fighters and government forces, is now seeing the removal of symbols associated with the Assad regime. Residents, who had fled due to the conflict, are beginning to return, expressing cautious optimism about the newfound freedom but also concerns about the future under the new rebel authorities, particularly the group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham.

via BBC.com|

#aleppo #bashar-al-assad #freedom

world-news1 year ago•2 min saved

American Travis Timmerman Freed After Months in Syrian Prison

Travis Timmerman, an American citizen detained in Syria for several months, has been freed following the collapse of the Assad regime. Timmerman, who entered Syria on a Christian pilgrimage, was released by rebel forces and found wandering near Damascus. His release comes amid significant political upheaval in Syria, with rebel groups seizing control of Damascus and former President Bashar al-Assad fleeing to Moscow. Timmerman's case highlights the ongoing complexities and humanitarian issues resulting from the Syrian civil war.

via Axios|

#american-detainee #assad-regime #rebel-forces

world-news1 year ago•0 min saved

Syrian Rebel Leader Pledges to Dismantle Regime Forces and Close Prisons

Syrian rebel leader Ahmad al-Sharaa, also known as Abu Mohammed al-Golani, announced plans to dissolve the security forces of Bashar al-Assad's toppled regime and close its prisons. His group, Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, has already offered amnesty to military conscripts and is working with international organizations to secure chemical weapons depots, pledging not to use them.

via The Jerusalem Post|

#bashar-al-assad #chemical-weapons #hayat-tahrir-al-sham

world-news1 year ago•3 min saved

Syrian Rebels Pledge Justice for Assad's Prison Atrocities

Syrian rebel leader Abu Mohammed al-Jolani has vowed to hold accountable those involved in human rights abuses under President Bashar Assad's regime, following the rebels' victory after 14 years of civil war. Jolani's forces, part of the Hayat Tahrir al-Sham group, are working to establish control in Syria and have offered amnesty to conscripted military personnel, while promising "just punishment" for war criminals. Assad has fled to Russia, where he has been granted asylum by President Putin, as the rebels continue to free prisoners from notorious facilities like Saydnaya prison.

via ABC News|

#bashar-assad #civil-war #human-rights

world-news1 year ago•2 min saved

Trump Declares Assad's Disappearance Amidst Syrian Power Shift

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has reportedly fled Damascus after rebel forces took control of the capital. His current whereabouts are unknown, though he is believed to have flown to the Russian-operated Khmeimim Air Base in Syria, possibly intending to travel to Moscow. US President-elect Donald Trump confirmed Assad's departure, while rebel forces declared Damascus 'free.' The situation remains tense, with concerns about extremism and terrorism persisting in the region.

via The Jerusalem Post|

#bashar-al-assad #damascus #rebel-forces

conflict2 years ago•0 min saved

Myanmar Rebels Escalate Offensive, Seize Provincial Capital

Rebel forces in Myanmar have seized control of the town of Kawlin, the administrative capital of the Sagaing region, marking the first capture of an administrative capital by rebel forces since the military coup in February 2021. The National Unity Government, composed of members of the ousted civilian government, and the People's Defense Force, an alliance of ethnic rebel forces, have been engaged in a deadly conflict with the ruling military junta. Recent surprise attacks on junta targets along the Chinese border have further escalated tensions.

via Voice of America - VOA News|

#conflict #military-junta #myanmar